SE16 2AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE16 2AE

SE16 2AE, Southwark has recorded a total of 94 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.05 per 1,000 population. This SE16 2AE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE16 postcode area, which has experienced 522 crimes and a crime rate of 9.58 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE16 2AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE16 2AE, encompassing approximately 7799 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE16 2AE area, explore the SE16 2AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (58.82% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-43.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)

SE16 2AE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Luxford Street with total crimes: 9
  • Cope Street with total crimes: 6

SE16 2AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2712.0558.82%
Anti-social behaviour173.46-43.33%
Other theft112.18266.67%
Burglary71.41600.00%
Vehicle crime60.90100.00%
Bicycle theft50.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.640.00%
Theft from the person50.64-28.57%
Shoplifting30.6450.00%
Public order20.38-77.78%
Other crime20.260.00%
Robbery20.26-33.33%
Drugs10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3010.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences173.850.00%
Public order92.180.00%
Theft from the person71.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.900.00%
Robbery30.640.00%
Other theft30.38200.00%
Vehicle crime30.380.00%
Shoplifting20.380.00%
Drugs10.260.00%
Burglary10.130.00%

In July 2024, Bicycle theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Other theft10.13-50.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.51-81.82%
Robbery10.26-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.13-94.74%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2211.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences192.821800.00%
Other theft112.44450.00%
Public order81.410.00%
Theft from the person81.030.00%
Vehicle crime61.030.00%
Shoplifting50.770.00%
Robbery40.640.00%
Bicycle theft30.510.00%
Drugs30.380.00%
Burglary30.380.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft20.38-77.78%
Violence and sexual offences10.26-95.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3214.3623.08%
Violence and sexual offences204.10-37.50%
Theft from the person152.5666.67%
Vehicle crime111.92-8.33%
Shoplifting101.41233.33%
Other theft91.28-43.75%
Public order41.15300.00%
Drugs30.5150.00%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Robbery20.26-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.26-33.33%
Other crime10.260.00%
Burglary10.13-87.50%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.906.67%
Anti-social behaviour264.1023.81%
Other theft163.336.67%
Vehicle crime122.050.00%
Theft from the person91.54-47.06%
Robbery81.15166.67%
Burglary81.03100.00%
Shoplifting31.03-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.38-57.14%
Bicycle theft20.380.00%
Drugs20.26100.00%
Public order10.26-83.33%
Other crime10.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.77-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour213.85-19.23%
Theft from the person172.6941.67%
Other theft152.1866.67%
Vehicle crime121.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.5475.00%
Public order60.90-14.29%
Burglary40.77-55.56%
Shoplifting40.5133.33%
Robbery30.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.38100.00%
Drugs10.26-50.00%
Other crime10.130.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3515.51-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour264.4936.84%
Theft from the person123.3320.00%
Vehicle crime121.54-7.69%
Burglary91.5428.57%
Other theft91.15-35.71%
Public order71.1540.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.9033.33%
Shoplifting30.510.00%
Drugs20.38-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.26-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.130.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour194.620.00%
Other theft142.440.00%
Vehicle crime131.790.00%
Theft from the person101.670.00%
Burglary71.280.00%
Public order50.900.00%
Robbery40.640.00%
Bicycle theft40.510.00%
Drugs30.510.00%
Shoplifting30.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.380.00%
Other crime20.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 93 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411
March 20242
January 20249
December 202316
November 202315
October 20239
September 202314

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20249
April 20248
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
April 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 218 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202427
August 202417
May 20241
April 202419
March 20241
January 202420
December 202332
November 202330
October 202335
September 202336

A total of 193 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202430
April 202422
January 202432
December 202326
November 202321
October 202326
September 202319

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234
September 20233

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 20237

A total of 83 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
April 20248
January 202415
December 20239
November 202317
October 202312
September 202310

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.38 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
April 20246
January 202411
December 202312
November 202312
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20241
April 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE16 2AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Other theft3
    Bicycle theft2
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Luxford Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Cope Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Evelyn Street
    Total6
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Corbett'S Lane
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Warndon Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Bush Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hodnet Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Chilton Grove
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Silwood Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Trundley'S Terrace
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Trident Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Crane Mead
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eugenia Road
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. A200
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Rotherhithe Old Road
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Surrey Quays
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Bestwood Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Greenland Quay
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Worgan Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Tawny Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Debnams Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Oldfield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Island Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sketchley Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Lambourne Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Regeneration Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1